Posts by Hamilton Press
3253 days ago

Poll: One-way door policy in our city

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

The Waikato District Health Board, backed by the police, have renewed their support for a one-way door policy governing Hamilton's restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs.
But it could take more than six months before Hamilton City Council can revisit the idea. What are your thoughts? Should Hamilton have a 1am exit-only policy? Vote in our poll and comment below.
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments printed*
Read the full story at: www.stuff.co.nz...

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One-way door policy in our city
  • 72.1% Yes - bars should be exit only after 1am in the CBD
    72.1% Complete
  • 24.4% No - the current closure of 3am is fine
    24.4% Complete
  • 3.5% Undecided/Other - comment below
    3.5% Complete
402 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.6% Complete
  • 25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.9% Complete
  • 14.5% ... It is complicated
    14.5% Complete
984 votes
3 hours ago

Wild weather in the Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.

While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.

We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?

Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.

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5 days ago

Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.

The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.

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